Tuesday, February 7, 2012

~Kitchen Before and After~

Years ago....as I sit and gaze...I wonder what the heck was I thinking!

Can you see all of the wallpaper, counters and flooring? Well it's all GONE...oh how thankful I am! Also, so thankful for that huge bar to be gone!

All of the cabinets were a honey oak...drove me insane! So I got out my paint brush and began to paint, paint, paint!

Tadaah....this is what it looked like for Christmas! See the pretty island that the hubs and I made from the huge bar that we ripped out? New flooring, counters, wallpaper(can you believe it)was added to the wall behind the table and chairs that looks like real beadboard. And old tin tile wallpaper was added to the other side that looks like a backsplash. We added crown moulding to the tops of our cabinets, new appliances and all new lighting.

This is the ledge my sweetie made for me...and what window doesn't look cute with shutters? Of course I "had" to paint them PINK! A new faucet was a definite..allowing fill ups on large pots and for cleaning that HUGE turkey that I get every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

My late grandmother's china cabinet found the perfect resting spot with the china that she saved up for.....while first starting out. I chose the palestpink and loved so much that I then began to paint the livingroom, hallway and bath the same pretty color. The island has had a few transformations on the counter...I finally found the right combo and love my kithen! I don't think I'll be changing it anytime soon...cause this MAMA loves it! And if Mama ain't happy...then ain't no one happy!

Melanie, my goodness!!! What a change!! Love your island!! I want mine to be a rectangle/square shape. I told my husband that if he is ever gone for more than a few hours one day that he might come back to find it ripped out!! You did a fabulous job and I love how you use family things in your decor:-)

WOW Mwlanie you would never dream that is the same place. Funny how we all look back and think that. Looks like you are getting some spam comments. I would delete those..they are just leaving links on your blog for their own benefit.

You have definitely found your style. It's gorgeous, romantic and so perfectly you!! Can't wait to see the magazine pictures. Please please keep us posted on that. I have a hard time keeping up with blogs so please forgive my absences. Love love love your home!!

I can't believe this is the same kitchen. Not in a million years. The white and pink are utterly charming. Its like living in a fairytale. So beautiful. I'm so so glad I saw you on Debbie Doos blog. What a blessing to all who read her blog.

Hi Melanie,Thank you so much for your visit and becoming a new follower. Your kitchen redo is gorgeous! You did an amazing job. So soft and homey. I have the same type of husband...thank goodness! Not sure what kind of decor we would have if he had an opinion! lol

What a fantastic re-do...love these! I discovered your lovely little blog after seeing your post on Debbie-do, which I loved...your rooms are so magical and cozy now! Yay! Hope you have a Wonderful Weekend, Melanie!

Hello.... I'm Sandy, your newest follower. I love to invite you over to visit and follow me when you get a chance. I love what you've done!! So SHABBY BEAUTIFUL! We can never have enough pinky-wink, can we? You are making your heart sing.. I love that. Have a wonderful weekend.. xoso Sandy

Hi Melanie just stopped by from touring your beautiful home over at Debbie's! So glad you decided to start a blog, your going to find it very addicting!! Just became your newest follower would love if you followed me back. Martina

Melanie, Hi there just hopped over from Debbie's blog:-) I love your home! And my goodness I read your post on everything your family went through at the end of last year -My goodness -God is good huh? I live in PA and haven't we had the nicest weather the past few days? I was wondering if you would be willing to share your paint colors you used on walls, furniture , cabinets -you know the whole shabang :-) I'm glad I found your blog and looking forward to seeing more.

Oh my...thank al of you for coming over and all of these sweet comments you've left! How sweet of all of you!

Now for answering jackie and Kathy's questions...th ewhite that I use is an antique white, usually Valspar Satin and the pink on the shutters is a mixture of craft paint, lol. Now for the walls...it's called delicate pink from Dutch Boy Simplicity but mixed in Valspar Satin signature colors. I love valspar because I can easily get it at Lowes and it doesn't cost more than $30 bucks a gallon. I will however tell you that if you pick out a color...take it outside before having it mixed. I went through trial and error wiht this pink....

Wow your kitchen is so gorgeous!!! I painted my oak cabinets white too it makes a big difference, but my kitchen is not half as pretty as yours! You have inspired me too do some work on mine I really want shutters on my window above the sink like you have. I have always been planning on putting a chandelier above the sink too, now I need to get on it and do it already!

I just started following you and am so happy I found your blog..your house is adorable..I can tell you have put a lot of hard work in to it! I love love it! I want to redo my kitchen and you have gave me some inspiration. Of course now.I have to wait until it gets warmer out:)

Hi Melanie, love your kitchen and was wondering what brand and model your new faucet is..I'm having to update mine as my pots won't fit under the sink for easy cleaning..and do you like your faucet or prefer a different one now that you have it..

About Me

Hi, my name is Melanie. I am a stay at home mom who has two of the most beautiful daughters a mama could ever want(every mom says that, right?) and a wonderful hubby that actually lets me do whatever I want when it comes to decorating. As long as he has a comfy place to be and a full belly, then he's good to go.
I grew up in a small town and loved it. My "Mammaw" had a huge part in raising me. She taught me some very important things....always be nice, have a relationship with and love God, and be the very best mom and wife I could ever be. Of course there is more, but then I'd be writing a book.
I am so very blessed to be here and have what I have. My wish is to share my loves and passions with you...hope you all enjoy.